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WHERE ARE YOU IN THE RACE OF LIFE?
SAVING FAITH - This is crossing the REPENTANCE - You make your turn CONVICTION - You’ve been caught UNCONCERN - The race has started and you’re snoozing! You may have heard a lot about Jesus or very little. The point is you have no personal interest in Him at this time. © Copyright 2009 Step Up To Life Ministries - www.stepuptolife.com
CONCERN - Your hamstring just tightened up! Your race is in big trouble. You’ve lost a job or a friend, experienced a divorce, or are just wondering what life is all about. God is trying to get your attention!
cutting the course — You’re guilty! Hey, let’s face it, your sins need to be dealt with now or at the end of your life. You cannot run away from them no matter how fast you are. Freedom comes with knowing that Christ has already paid the price for your sins in His death and resurrection.
today and head toward Jesus. You are on your way to a new personal “coach.” God now takes over every aspect of your training, racing and life. Jesus said, “Unless you repent, you will all perish.” Luke 13:3 It is your choice. Get down off the “throne” of your life and let Him take that place.
line into eternal life. The Bible calls it believing…committing yourself totally to Him. This step is submitting fully to the loving rule of Jesus Christ and any changes that He wants to make in your life. His blood cleanses you of all sin right at this very point. “If you confess with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord’ and believe in your heart God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.” Romans 10:9
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WHERE ARE YOU IN THE RACE OF LIFE? Check One: ❑ I am sleeping through my spiritual life. (Unconcern) ❑ I’ve been injured. (Concern) ❑ I cut the course and am guilty. (Conviction) ❑ I am at a turn around cone, doing a “180.” (Repentance) ❑ I’m crossing the line and making Jesus my Lord and Savior today. (Saving Faith)
Now that... you have begun the true Race of Life, Colossians 2:6,7, other brothers and sisters will train with you – you are not alone. Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 To keep you on the right road, read from the map – the Bible. Read these verses I John 1:7; Psalms 119:9-11 Talk and pray to your new loving Lord – Jesus Christ. Matthew 7:7-11 Train and run every week and fellowship with other believers who love Christ. Hebrews 10:24,25
Therefore: I am confessing my sins to God. I John 1:9 I am turning from and repenting of my sin. Acts 17:30 I am putting my faith in the Lord Jesus Acts 16:30,31 and thanking Him for His Life in me. Romans 8:16
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ARE YOU READY TO RUN THIS RACE?